by Melissa Hardecopf | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Emergency Supplies
Run, hide, fight. You’ve likely heard these three words used to describe the strategy for responding to an active shooter. Applied to a school lockdown situation, however, extra measures must be taken to ensure that students, staff, and faculty alike have the ability...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog
In 2018, a survey conducted by Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) found that 34 percent of parents fear for the safety of their children at school. Only five years ago, the number was at 12 percent. This is the highest number of fearful parents that PDK has seen...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog
In today’s world, school emergencies and lockdown situations can arise in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, new and improved solutions for classroom safety are being developed every day to keep students and teachers safe. Do you know if your classroom it up-to-date...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog
In the wake of tragedies such as Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and Columbine, it’s clear why more and more emphasis has been placed on increasing classroom and school security systems. Though pioneering safety solutions was not always a priority in American classrooms,...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Mar 18, 2019 | Blog
School safety protocol requires thoughtful planning for any emergency, including the possibility of an extended lockdown situation. In the event of a prolonged school lockdown, it is crucial for classrooms to be equipped with proper lockdown kits that meet a variety...
by Melissa Hardecopf | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog
Protecting classrooms from unwanted intruders is of utmost importance during a school emergency. Classroom doors have proven to be a weak point, since most doors are designed to be locked from the outside and require the teacher to enter the hallway to secure the...
